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Community News, Environment

Community Unites to Demand Reinstatement of Arts and Climate Funding

Audience raising hands in a seated gathering

More than 150 residents packed Flinders Civic Hall calling for the Mornington Peninsula Shire to reinstate arts and climate funding. The Mayor, CEO and councillors attended the meeting organised by Save Our Arts MP and the Peninsula Climate Alliance. A motion was passed demanding the return of the Climate Emergency Declaration and support for sole trader creatives.

Jay Scicluna
05/08/2025

Community News

“Enough Is Enough”: Locals Rally After Arts and Climate Funding Cut by Council

Community gathering for arts and climate group meeting

Locals are gathering in Flinders on Saturday 2 August in response to the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council’s cuts to arts and climate funding. Hosted by broadcaster Tracee Hutchison, the meeting will bring together creatives, conservationists and community members ahead of the Council’s mid-year budget review.